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Julie Jennings

Spanish, Reading, ESL, ALP Lead

Spanish/ALP Lead

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Degree Bachelor of Science Brigham Youg University Family & Consumer Sciences
Master of Arts University of Utah Linguistics/Bilingual Ed.
Endorsements: Spanish, BYU ESL, UofU Level I Reading, USU Certificate, Nexts Steps & Early Steps Tutoring
Educator Since – 1990
Jefferson Since – 1993
Mrs. Jennings has been an advocate of English Language Learners and students who are below reading level during her time at Jefferson. Her deep desire to help those in most need has motivated her to pursue additional degrees, trainings and endorsements. Throughout the school year Mrs. Jennings stays late after school coordinating and helping with a tutoring program for students, assisted by college students that she recruits and trains.

Samuel Noyce

French Dual Immersion & French

French DLI

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Bachelors degree in French and Music from the University of Utah
Study abroad in France
Educator since: 2016
Jefferson since: 2017
In 2015 Jefferson became a French Dual Immersion school.

In addition to teaching French at Jefferson Jr. High, Sam Noyce teaches adult education courses at East High, and has taught courses for summer camps such as the University of Utah’s TRIO Upward Bound program. Before coming to Jefferson, he taught at American Preparatory Academy and worked for three years as a substitute teacher for Granite and Canyons School Districts, specializing in French Dual Immersion and Music classes. Mr. Noyce obtained a BA in French and a BMU in Music Education from the University of Utah. During his time as a U of U student, he spent two years living in France and later returned to study for a semester in Paris. In his free time, he enjoys playing the clarinet, traveling, playing with Legos, and having adventures with his wife and baby boy.